As the first president of newly democratic South Africa, Nelson Mandela faced the massive task of reconciling its diverse citizens, and building bridges to the future. But as the country's most beloved public figure and a symbol of peace and freedom all over the world, Mandela was well positioned to lead South Africa into a new era.

Originally released by Switch International, 2007. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 06, 2015.

Nelson Mandela Part 2: The Greats (5:00); .